Power Plant
Engine Type......................Dual Turbocharged Four-stroke Diesel
Model.......................................................GM16V265H (1,010 cu' in' displacement per cylinder)
Number of Cylinders................................................16
Full Speed...................................................1000 RPM
Idle Speed, Low...............................................300 RPM
Radiator Fans...........Phase I version has 3, Phase II version has 2
Electrical System
Main (traction) Alternator.......................................TA22
Maximum Potential..........................................2800 VDC
Max. Continuous Current......................................8100 A
Companion Alternator.............................................CA8B
Nominal Potential.......................................200/400 VAC
AC Auxilary Generator...........................................A8589
Rectified Petential..........................................74 VDC
Maximum Power Output..........................................18 kW
Locomotive Batteries...................................EXIDE LMUD-660
Number............................................................2
Number of Cells (each)...........................................16
Potential (each).............................................32 VDC
Rating (8 Hour)........................................660 Amp. Hr.
Trucks
Model...................................................HTCR (radial)
Axles..........................................................3 each
Traction Motors...............................................1TB2830
Number............................................................6
Type...........................................3 Phase AC Induction
Rating.....................................................755 amps
Gear Ratio......................................................83:16
Wheel Diameter....................................................44"
Journal Bearings...............................................Timken <--
Brake Shoes................................................. <--
Maximum Speed (computer limited)...............................75 mph (computer limited)
Minimum Continuous Speed........................................8 mph <--
Air Brake System
Type............................................................Wabco
Model........................................................EPIC3102
Schedule..........................................................26L
Air Compressor.....................................WLA (motor driven)
Type........................................................2-Stage
Number of Cylinders...............................................4
Displacement @ 900 RPM.............................254 Cu. Ft./Min.
Cooling Medium.......................................Engine Coolant
Lube Oil Capacity (20 Wt.).............................17.5 US Gal.
Traction
Starting Tractive Effort..................................200,000 lbs
Continuous Tractive Effort................................170,000 lbs
Dynamic Brake Effort......................................115,000 lbs
Adhesion.......................................................... <--
Supplies/Capacities
Lube Oil System..............................................495 Gal.
Cooling System...............................................276 Gal.
Sanding System.............................................40 Cu. Ft.
Fuel........................................................5800 Gal.
Retention Tank*............................................100 Gal.
*retention tank reduces fuel tank capacity by
approximately 100 gallons.
Fuel Consumption
Normal Idle................................................2.7 Gal/Hr
Full Throttle............................................266.4 Gal/Hr
Dimensions/Clearances
Length.........................................................80' 2"
Width (Nominal)..............................................10' 3.5"
Over Underframe............................................10'0.75"
Over Snowplow................................................10' 1"
Over Wind Deflectors.....................................10' 11.25"
Height (Nominal)..............................................15' 5"
Over Cooling Fan Guards....................................15' 7.6"
Over Dynamic Brake Fan Guard...............................15' 7.2"
Over Dust Bin Blower Hatch.................................15' 7.7"
Over Air Horn.............................................15' 11.2"
Weight (Max)..............................................435,000 lbs
Minimum Curve Negotiation
Single Unit....................................27.4º (209 ft. radius)
Two Coupled Units..............................21.2º (270 ft. radius)
Single Unit Coupled to 50 Ft. Box Car........15.9º (361.3 ft. radius)
Options
Air Compressor..............................................Motorized
Air Conditioner...........................................Under Floor
Air Horn.........................................Nathan-AirChime K3HA
Alignment Control Couplers........................................Yes
Cab Signals....................................................UP/CNW
Cab Heater...................................................Electric
Distributive Power............................................... <--
Ditch Lights...............................................Front Only
Electronic Engine Control.........................................Yes
Emergency Cranking Receptacles.................................... <--
Flange Lubricators................................................Yes
Harmon Ultra Cab II...............................................Yes
Intergrated Cab Electronics.......................................Yes
Locomotive Speed Limitor...........................................No
Microprocessor.................................................EM2000
Parking Brake.............................Electric w/ Manual Override
Radio...........................................All Channel Clean Cab
Remote Control.....................................................No
Snow Plow..................................................Front Only
Speed Recorder/Indicator......................................EMD ICE
Spotter...........................................................Yes
Toilet.......................................................Chemical
Water Cooler............................................Refridgerator
Fuel Preheat......................................................Yes
Main Engine Start......................................Air & Electric
Other
Sound Level....................................................Passby
Idle........................................................ <--
Max. Throtle............................................... <--
Sources:
Wikipedia.org
SD90MAC/6000 Operation Manual 2nd Edition 9/1997
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